#308: 27 Years of Photography Business Advice for Women in 17 Minutes

What if the very things you worry might hold you back as a mom are actually your biggest business superpowers? After 27 years in the photography industry, Sarah shares the hard-earned wisdom that proves women, especially mothers, are uniquely positioned to build thriving portrait businesses.

From opening her studio just weeks before 9/11 to becoming one of the most profitable photographers in the U.S., Sarah reflects on the lessons that shaped her journey. In this episode, she distills nearly three decades of experience into practical advice for women photographers who want both a profitable business and a family-first life.

• Why the multitasking and systems you use at home can become your greatest business advantage
• How resilience, connection, and calm energy create unforgettable client experiences
• The mindset shift that helps women stop "figuring it out alone" and start building real momentum

If you've ever wondered whether you can build a photography business without sacrificing your family life, this episode is for you. Press play and hear the advice Sarah wishes every woman photographer knew from the beginning.

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#332: I'm Begging You to Start Charging More for Your Photography

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#330: HOW TO BUILD A $1,000-A-DAY PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS WITH FEWER CLIENTS

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